Unspecified fracture of unspecified ilium, sequela

This code signifies a healed fracture of the ilium, the largest and uppermost bone of the pelvis, where the specific side (left or right) and type of fracture are not documented. The "sequela" designation indicates that this is not an acute injury but rather a long-term effect or complication of a previously sustained fracture.

Utilize this code when a patient presents with a documented history of an iliac fracture, and the current encounter addresses a residual condition, complication, or late effect directly attributable to that past injury. This is appropriate when the original fracture details (side, specific location) are unknown or not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure the documentation clearly supports a "sequela" status, not an acute or subsequent fracture.
• Verify that no more specific code for the iliac fracture (e.g., laterality, specific part of ilium) can be assigned.
• Always code the underlying condition or complication being treated in conjunction with this sequela code.